Community Health Worker (CHW) must be dedicated and compassionate individual who will work with clinical and health center staff to engage and advocate for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, address social determinant of health needs, provide health education, and help beneficiaries complete health risk, SDOH, mental health, and safety assessments. The CHW plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between healthcare services and community resources and service supports, focusing on improving health outcomes and promoting health equity. This position requires some travel. Must reside in Arizona.
Essential Job Duties
Engages the community to build strong relationships within the community organizations and resources to knit together a social support network for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.
Act as a liaison between community members and healthcare providers
Provides health education to Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries and their care givers to raise health literacy and emphasize preventive care and healthy lifestyle choices
Conducts outreach programs to raise awareness about key health issues
Utilizes information and IT analytics to identify Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) challenges and identify gaps in resources and specific SDOH challenges impacting target areas served by health centers
Collaborates with healthcare professionals to address SDOH barriers
Coordinates referral and facilitates the referral process for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries and assists them to access necessary healthcare services and resources to ensure seamless referral process
Responsible for data collection and reporting, conducting in-person non-clinical assessments to understand care needs, preferences, and socioeconomic barriers
Advocates for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiary needs
Must Maintain accurate and detailed records for reporting purposes
Assist with the development of community health worker training programs
Performs home visits to home bound beneficiaries
Qualifications & Experience
Associates degree or equivalent (Bachelor's degree preferred)
Minimum of three years’ experience working in a hospital, clinic, or health center as medical assistant, patient attendant, social worker, or nursing assistant
Certification as Community Health Worker required
Bi-lingual in Spanish desirable
Must have Arizona Driver License
Must have knowledge of Southern Arizona Communities, social services and community resources
Previous experience in community outreach
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Cultural competence and ability to work with diverse populations
Knowledge of medical terminology
Must have training in basic first aid and CPR
Experience with Microsoft word, excel, and power point
Position requires 24 hours of continuous education every two years
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